UA Libraries Make Jump in Visitors, Research Rankings
All is not quiet at the Amelia Gorgas Library at The University of Alabama. In fact, as far as librarians go, they’re talking pretty loudly about the progress made over the past several years.
Announcements
Eliza and Hugh Culverhouse Jr. Make $1 Million Gift to UA College of Commerce
Eliza and Hugh Culverhouse Jr. have made a gift of $1 million to the Culverhouse College of Commerce at The University of Alabama to be used for scholarships to defray student debt. The college is named for Culverhouse’s father.
UA Alumni Association Offers Tailgate Parties at Away Football Games
The University of Alabama Alumni Association will sponsor Tailgain’ With the Tide events at Alabama away football games this fall in Atlanta as well ass College Station, Texas, and Lexington, Ky.
UA’s Plank Center Adds Adviser, Re-Elects Leaders
The board of advisers for The University of Alabama’s Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations has re-elected five members and added one new adviser, bringing the group to 23.
UA to Offer Concentration in Software Engineering
To meet growing demand for skilled, creative technology workers, The University of Alabama department of computer science will offer an option to concentrate in software engineering beginning this fall.
UA-housed APR Announces Schedule Changes
Alabama Public Radio, housed in The University of Alabama’s College of Communication and Information Sciences, has announced changes to its radio schedule.
Summer Graduates Announced at UA
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama will award some 1,604 degrees during summer commencement Saturday, Aug. 3, on campus. With this graduating class, UA will have awarded more than 232,000 degrees since its founding in 1831 as the state’s first public university. Students listed as candidates to receive degrees include: CITY STATE ZIP CODE
UA Community Service Center Seeks Nonprofit Partners for Volunteer Service Event
The University of Alabama Community Service Center seeks community partners for the 2013 Ripple Effect event, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday. Aug. 20. Ripple Effect is an annual freshman volunteer day that allows new and returning students to become acquainted with the Tuscaloosa community through service projects.
Brewbaker Named Interim Dean of UA School of Law
William Brewbaker has been named interim dean of The University of Alabama School of Law. Brewbaker, the William Alfred Rose Professor of Law, assumed his new duties July 1, and he will continue in the interim position until a permanent dean is hired.
Carl Pinkert Named UA Vice President for Research
Dr. Carl A. Pinkert has been named vice president for research at The University of Alabama. Pinkert comes to UA from Auburn University where he has served as associate vice president for research since 2009. The appointment is effective Nov. 1.